Chronicle of Charles III

Charles and Camilla's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey.

Charles gave his first speech to the nation after his mother's death, paying tribute to her and announcing the appointment of his elder son, William, as Prince of Wales.

Charles acceded to the British throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The engagement of Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles was announced.

Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris.

Charles and Diana divorced after being advised by the Queen to end the marriage.

Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral.

Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's engagement was officially announced.

Charles began commanding the coastal minehunter HMS Bronington, marking the start of his last 10 months of active service in the Navy.

Charles delivered his maiden speech in the House of Lords, the first royal to speak from the floor since the future Edward VII in 1884.

Charles's investiture as Prince of Wales was held in a televised ceremony at Caernarfon Castle.

Charles was created Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester.

King George VI died, and Charles's mother acceded to the throne as Elizabeth II. Charles immediately became the heir apparent.

Charles Philip Arthur George was christened in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace by the archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher.

Charles III, born as Charles Philip Arthur George, was born at 21:14 (GMT) at Buckingham Palace. He was the first child of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II), and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He was delivered by Caesarean section.